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• World Cup 2026: I’m Very Tired –Messi Reacts After Netting Two Goals Vs Austria

  22-06-2026 23:45 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has admitted that the emotion of creating more World Cup history had left him worn out. Recall that Messi scored a historic brace in Argentina’s 2-0 Group J victory over Austria at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Was Very Convincing Against Austria –Troost-Ekong

  22-06-2026 23:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has hailed Lionel Messi’s masterclass and brace against Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The player widely regarded as the greatest of all time pounced late in the first half in Texas on Monday with a trademark left-footed finish after neat build-up play. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Lukaku [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina Players Ready To Die On The Pitch For Messi —Giroud

  22-06-2026 22:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former France international Olivier Giroud has said Argentina players are ready to lay down their lives for inspirational captain Lionel Messi. Messi continued his impressive scoring streak at this year’s FIFA World Cup, as he netted a brace which helped Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their second group fixture on Monday. The first goal against [...]
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• Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record As Argentina Beat Austria To Reach Knockout Round

  22-06-2026 21:33 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose’s all-time scoring record at a World Cup after his two goals against Austria, Sky Sports reports. The forward – competing at his record-equalling sixth World Cup – had matched the 16-goal record set by the Germany international with his hat-trick in the opening game against Algeria. He [...]
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• World Cup: Messi’s brace powers Argentina past Austria, sets new record

  22-06-2026 21:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi delivered another historic performance as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving the defending champions closer to the Round of 32.
  The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 38th minute before sealing victory deep into stoppage time with his second goal of the match at Dallas Stadium.
  Messi’s first strike carried extra significance as it saw him surpass Germany legend Miroslav Klose to become the highest goalscorer in FIF
  
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• World Cup 2026: Iwobi Backs England To Win Title

  22-06-2026 21:11 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi believes England can emerge champions at FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. The Three Lions are targeting a second FIFA World Cup title at the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. England’s only World Cup triumph came on home soil in 1966. Thomas Tuchel’s men kicked off their [...]
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• Man City close in on £17m deal for Maresca as Guardiola successor

  22-06-2026 20:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City are close to appointing former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola after agreeing a compensation package worth more than £17 million (€20 million) with Chelsea, according to reports in Italy.Sky Sports reported on Monday that a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties, with Maresca expected to travel to Manchester within the next 24 hours to sign a three-year contract.The Italian coach is set to return to th
  
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• Man United secure key land for 100,000-seat new stadium near Old Trafford

  22-06-2026 20:07 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Manchester United have taken a major step forward in their plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium after securing most of the land required close to Old Trafford.
  The club confirmed on Monday that it has acquired a 25-acre (10-hectare) site located about 350 metres north-west of its historic home ground.
  The newly secured land is expected to play a central role in the development of what is set to become Britain’s largest football stadium, easing earlier complication
  
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• Italy elect new football chief after third straight World Cup no-show

  22-06-2026 19:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeItaly’s football federation has elected Giovanni Malago as its new president following the country’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup, with the former Olympic chief tasked with leading the four-time world champions out of one of the deepest crises in their history.Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Monday, defeating Giancarlo Abete with 68.58 per cent of the vote at the federation’s assembly i
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Flavour Missing From FIFA World Cup 2026 — Iroha

  22-06-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender, Ben Iroha, says that although he is watching the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 finals taking place in Mexico, the USA and Canada, he is missing the unique flavour the Super Eagles would have brought to the tournament, Completesports.com reports. Iroha spoke to Completesports.com from his Dallas, Texas, base on Sunday night, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It Will Take Good Performance To Beat Japan –Gyokeres

  22-06-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden’s striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that their FIFA World Cup 2026 fate remains in their own hands. Following a heavy defeat to the Netherlands, he remains optimistic, calling their final Group F fixture against Japan a fun match with qualification on the line. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Guehi, Konsa Should Start Ahead Of Stones [...]
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• Bale: I Expect Mourinho To Stabilize Real Madrid

  22-06-2026 19:14 via completesports.com
  
  Wales legend Gareth Bale believes Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has the perfect profile to bring stability back to the squad and get everyone moving in the same direction. Bale, in a chat with AS, stated that Mourinho knows how to make players tick, whether by applying pressure through the media or putting an arm [...]
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• Maresca Agrees To Take Over At Man City

  22-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City are close to completing a deal to appoint Enzo Maresca as head coach, according to Sky in Italy. It is being reported a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties, with Sky in Italy saying City will pay Chelsea more than £17m (€20m) in compensation to make Maresca Pep Guardiola’s successor at [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Lukaku Laments Belgium’s Stalemate Against Iran

  22-06-2026 18:51 via completesports.com
  Romelu Lukaku has expressed disappointment with the outcome of Belgium’s FIFA World Cup 2026 clash with Iran. Rudi Garcia’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by Iran in their second game of the tournament on Sunday night. The Red Devils are still searching for their first victory of the tournament after being held to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Queiroz Confident Black Stars Will Improve Against England

  22-06-2026 17:20 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes the Black Stars will continue to improve as they progress through the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Black Stars kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama courtesy of Caleb Yirenkyi’s late strike. Reflecting on the performance, Queiroz emphasized the team’s steady development and adaptation to [...]
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• Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium

  22-06-2026 17:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester United have secured the majority of the land needed to build their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium.United announced on Monday that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their current Old Trafford home.The land purchase is a major step forward in United’s plans to build Britain’s biggest sporting arena.The triangular-shaped plot 350 metres to the north west of Old Trafford means adjacent land owned by Freightliner will not be required.The location of
  
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• Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test

  22-06-2026 16:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test.Vondrousova did not submit a sample when notified by a doping control officer during an out-of-competition test attempt at her home in December 2025.The 26-year-old Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2023, said stress and poor mental health had affected her decision-making, in addition to concerns for her safety.An independent tribunal considered Vondrousova’s claims, as wel
  
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• World Cup 2026: We Have To Bring An Intensity That Ghana Can’t Live With –Rashford

  22-06-2026 16:13 via completesports.com
  
  Marcus Rashford has called for unrelenting intensity that Ghana “can’t live with” as England look to book their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a game to spare. Thomas Tuchel’s men opened Group L with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Croatia in Dallas, where Harry Kane’s brace in a helter-skelter opening period was [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Guehi, Konsa Should Start Ahead Of Stones Against Ghana –Sutton

  22-06-2026 15:06 via completesports.com
  Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has called on Thomas Tuchel to drop John Stones for England’s critical FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match against Ghana on Tuesday. While discussing the selection dilemmas on BBC Sport, Sutton stated that the standard debate surrounding whether Marc Guéhi or Ezri Konsa should start is targeting the wrong player. [...]
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• Akinsamiro’s Pisa Move Collapses As Bundesliga Clubs Circle

  22-06-2026 13:10 via completesports.com
  
  Ebenezer Akinsamiro will return to Inter Milan after his failure to secure a permanent transfer to Serie A B club Pisa, reports Completesports.com. Akinsamiro spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Pisa, where he made 24 appearances and registered one assist. Reason Behind Transfer Collapse The Tuscan club were prepared to trigger the €7.5 million [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about France vs Iraq match

  22-06-2026 13:07 via thesun.ng
  
  France and Iraq face off in a crucial Group I encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, June 22.The match carries significant importance for both sides, albeit for different reasons.
  France are aiming to secure a place in the knockout stage with a second straight victory, while Iraq are fighting to keep their qualification hopes alive after a disappointing start.
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  Group: IDate: Monday, June 22, 2026Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, United StatesKick-off: 10:00 p.m.
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Argentina vs Austria match

  22-06-2026 12:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina and Austria will square off in a highly anticipated Group J clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as both teams seek to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
  The encounter brings together the defending world champions and one of Europe’s most organised sides, with both nations entering the match after winning their opening fixtures.
  Argentina began their title defence with an impressive victory over Algeria, while Austria defeated Jordan to make an early statement i
  
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• World Cup 2026: Bubista Hails Cape Verde’s Fighting Spirit In Uruguay Draw

  22-06-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  Cape Verde head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito praised his team’s resilience, character, and unwavering identity after the Blue Sharks battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay. The Blue Sharks, who are making their debut on football’s biggest stage have emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise packages, earning widespread admiration with [...]
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• Nigeria’s Greatest FIFA Cards: From Emenike To Osimhen

  22-06-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria has given football, and the FIFA series, some of the most thrilling players ever to grace a digital pitch. Long before terms like “meta” and “sweaty” dominated the FIFA discourse, Nigerian players were quietly becoming the most coveted cards in Ultimate Team packs. Whether you were tearing through opponents with a pace monster striker [...]
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• Troost-Ekong: South Africa Worthy Of World Cup 2026 Spot

  22-06-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has admitted that South Africa deserved to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana topped their qualifying group, which also featured Nigeria, to secure a place at the global showpiece for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010. The Super Eagles, on the other hand, [...]
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• World Cup Fans Label Okoye Sexiest Footballer On The Planet

  22-06-2026 09:51 via completesports.com
  
  Football fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026 have described Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as the sexiest footballer in the world, Daily Mail reports. The 26-year-old and his countrymen are watching the tournament at home after falling short in their bid to qualify for the first time since the 2018 Cup in Russia, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’re Ready To Do The Dirty Work For Messi To Excel –Mac Allister

  22-06-2026 09:43 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister has disclosed that the Argentina squad is fully dedicated to performing the necessary tasks to ensure Lionel Messi’s comfort and success on the pitch at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Mac Allister, alongside midfielders like Rodrigo De Paul and Enzo Fernández, plays a disciplined, high-energy role in the center of [...]
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• Cape Verde Equals Cameroon, Senegal World Cup Feat After 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

  22-06-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  
  The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have equaled the feat achieved by Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions and Teranga Lions of Senegal at the World Cup following their draw with Uruguay in Group H. Featuring in their second group game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Cape Verde held two-time world champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal Must Avoid Making Errors Against Norway –Thiaw

  22-06-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has disclosed that his team can’t afford any defensive errors in their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match against Norway at MetLife Stadium. Following a 3-1 opening defeat to France, Thiaw has labeled the Norway clash a final and stated the Lions of Teranga must be flawless. Despite [...]
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• Salah Eyes More Wins After Egypt End World Cup Drought Against New Zealand

  22-06-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  Egypt captain Mohamed Salah hopes the Pharaohs can make history by winning more games at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Pharaohs defeated New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place Vancouver to claim their first FIFA World Cup victory since making their debut 92 years and 25 days ago. Finn Surman gave New Zealand a deserved [...]
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• World Cup: Top 10 youngest goalscorers as Yamal breaks Messi’s record

  22-06-2026 07:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain winger Lamine Yamal on Sunday surpassed Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the list of youngest World Cup goalscorers.
  Yamal started his account at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a goal against Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
  Spain won the match 4-0, with Oyarzabal scoring twice against Saudi Arabia.
  Yamal’s goal saw him set a unique milestone at the tournament..
  His goal saw him move ahead of Messi in the list of the youngest goalscorers in Worl
  
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• World Cup 2026: Madueke, Toney Expect Physical Game Against Ghana

  22-06-2026 07:32 via completesports.com
  
  Noni Madueke and Ivan Toney are expecting a ‘physical’ challenge when England take on Ghana in their second group stage game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Three Lions began their bid to add a second star to the shirt with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas courtesy of a Harry Kane brace [...]
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• World Cup: Salah inspires Egypt to 3-1 victory over New Zealand

  22-06-2026 05:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Egypt recorded their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory on Monday, coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver and move to the brink of a place in the knockout stage.
  The Pharaohs, making their fourth World Cup appearance since debuting in 1934, overturned a first-half deficit with three goals in a dominant second-half display inspired by captain Mohamed Salah.
  New Zealand took the lead in the 15th minute when Finn Surman powered home a header from Tim Payne’s corner, raising
  
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• World Cup: Egypt 3-1 New Zealand as Salah inspires historic victory

  22-06-2026 05:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Egypt recorded their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory on Monday, coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver and move to the brink of a place in the knockout stage.
  The Pharaohs, making their fourth World Cup appearance since debuting in 1934, overturned a first-half deficit with three goals in a dominant second-half display inspired by captain Mohamed Salah.
  New Zealand took the lead in the 15th minute when Finn Surman powered home a header from Tim Payne’s corner, raising
  
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• World Cup: Cape Verde hold Uruguay to thrilling 2-2 draw

  22-06-2026 03:57 via thesun.ng
  
  Cape Verde continued their fairytale debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, holding two-time champions Uruguay to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in Miami to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
  After earning a shock goalless draw against Spain in their opening match, the Blue Sharks produced another spirited performance, becoming the first side from the island nation to score at a World Cup and taking a valuable point from one of South America’s traditional powerhouses.
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• 2026 World Cup: Mbappé scores longest-range goal

  22-06-2026 02:44 via thesun.ng
  
  The official ball of the 2026 World Cup, the Adidas Trionda, features Adidas’ Connected Ball technology, allowing real-time data to be collected throughout games. Among the metrics recorded are shot speed and goal distance, offering a detailed look at some of the tournament’s most spectacular finishes.
  When it came to distance, Mbappé led the way. The French forward found the net from 28 meters (91.9 feet) against Senegal, topping a ranking dominated by efforts from outside th
  
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• 15 saves, one point: Room leads Curacao to World Cup history

  22-06-2026 02:43 via thesun.ng
  
  Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room needed two minutes to make one of the World Cup’s most impressive saves so far, stopping Ecuador forward Enner Valencia from close range and setting the tone for a career-defining performance that created history on Saturday.
  Room made 15 saves in the 0-0 draw with Ecuador in Group E, the most in a 90-minute match in the tournament’s history, hauling the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup – with a population of about 156,000 – to thei
  
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• World Cup teams to be paid a record $871m

  22-06-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  •Each team will get $12.5m as a bare minimum for playing
  Soccer teams from around the world are facing off in the North American summer heat in a bid to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship. And this year’s honeypot is the largest one yet, with the crowned victors set to take home eye-watering paychecks.FIFA will distribute $871 million to the 48 teams competing in the 2026 World Cup—the largest payout in the competition’s history. It’s a 15% bump from the $727 m
  
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• Michael Olise reveals his best position

  22-06-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Michael Olise has established himself as one of the best wingers in world football for Bayern Munich and France, but the talented attacker has surprisingly revealed that playing out wide is not his preferred role. The 24-year-old, who is currently starring at the 2026 World Cup, explained that he feels most comfortable and natural operating centrally as a traditional number 10.
  Although Olise has dazzled fans by operating on the right wing for both his club and country, the creative forward admi
  
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• Ochonogor, Akindunbi shine as Commonwealth Games trials hit day 2

  22-06-2026 02:38 via thesun.ng
  
  By JOE APUPrestina Ochonogor and Olaoluwa Akindunbi emerged among the standout performers on the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games National Trials at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos.
  With national record holder Ese Brume absent from the competition, US-based Ochonogor claimed victory in the women’s long jump after recording a leap of 6.57m to finish ahead of the field.
  In the men’s triple jump final, Arena Academy athlete Olaoluwa Akindunbi
  
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• Iloanusi blames Super Eagles players for missing World Cup

  22-06-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, extending their absence from football’s biggest stage to a second consecutive edition.
  Four years ago, Nigeria were eliminated by Ghana’s Black Stars after a 1-1 aggregate draw, with the Ghanaians progressing on the away-goals rule.In the 2026 qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles were handed what appeared to be a favourable group featuring Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Republic of Benin and South Africa.Despite boas
  
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• New champions emerge at CBN Senior Tennis Championship

  22-06-2026 02:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Hostilities on the 47th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria Senior Tennis championship  ended in Abuja at the weekend with new  champions emerging. In  both the men and women’s singles  a Categories well as the mem’s and women’s doubles class.
  In the women’s single final, 18 year-old  player, Etoro Bassey who just stepped into the Senior and had a first feel of the CBN Senior Tennis tournament  defeated  a much older player and two ti
  
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• DavNotch National Tennis Championship serves off in Abuja

  22-06-2026 02:33 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 DavNotch National Tennis Championship got underway on Saturday at the Tennis Arena of Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, marking the sixth consecutive year of sponsorship by DavNotch Nigeria Limited.
  The week-long tournament opened with preliminary matches and is scheduled to conclude on June 27, bringing together some of the country’s top tennis talents in a competition expected to showcase the continued growth of the sport in Nigeria.
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• Spires 5-Aside Tourney: Chekas FC dethrone All Saints as champions of Badagry

  22-06-2026 02:32 via thesun.ng
  
  The Badagry divisional qualifiers produced fireworks, emotions and celebrations as three teams secured automatic qualification for the state finals of the 2026 Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer tournament.
  The eight teams qualifying tournament was fiercely competed as new comers, Smiler All Champions Football Club earned the coveted ticket while former champions of the division, All Saints Football Club failed to reach the state championship holding later in the year.
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• 190 players jostle for N8m at Prime Atlantic Squash tournament

  22-06-2026 01:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *… as Falase eyes emergence of new starsThe Chairman of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament, Tomi Falase, says the annual championship has continued to serve as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing talents while promoting the growth of squash in Nigeria.Falase stated this at the opening of the fourth edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament, which began on Monday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.Some of the participants.A total of 190 players registered fo
  
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